Business Development Executive

Lyreco Group; Remote; ZAR 630 000 - 721 000; Full time

Job summary

A global workplace supply leader is seeking a Business Development Executive based in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves developing new business and managing existing accounts, primarily focusing on customer-facing interactions such as cold calling and client visits. The ideal candidate should excel at prospecting, possess strong customer service skills, and be target-driven. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including paid holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days holiday, rising to 38

Pension & Life Assurance Scheme

2 fully paid community volunteering days

Referral Scheme

Opportunity for career break

Qualifications

• Be skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
• Excellent customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
• Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.
• Enjoy remote work, focusing on customer-facing interactions such as cold calling or visiting existing clients.
• Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on results.

Skills

Prospecting and lead generation

Customer service

Resilience

Target-driven

Job description

This role is covering Kent area, Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone and Ramsgate. Field based. Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm. Salary – £28 – 32k per annum (+ commission OTE £18k per annum). Laptop, mobile phone & company car.

At Lyreco we specialise in providing workplace supplies to businesses globally and have a new opportunity for a Business Development Executive, to join us as part of the wider Small to Medium Business (SMB) Sales Division.

Benefits: 31 days holiday, rising to 38 after longer service (inclusive of bank holidays), Pension & Life Assurance Scheme, 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year, Referral Scheme, Opportunity for career break – after 3 years of service.

Role

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, expanding existing business relationships, and securing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
• Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.
• Enjoy remote work, focusing on customer-facing interactions such as cold calling or visiting existing clients.
• Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on results.

Qualifications

• Be skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
• Excellent customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
• Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
• Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.

Process

We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and we will respond back to ALL applicants. For those who are shortlisted to the next stage, the process will be as follows.

Telephone Interview – Initial conversation with our recruitment team to discuss role and interest further.

1st Interview – (face to face) – Meet your manager.

2nd interview – Field visit – Meet a peer for a hands-on insight to the role.

3rd interview – Meet your manager’s manager.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.